ELON - The Student Government Association at Elon University will take another vote on whether Chick-fil-A should remain on campus.

The vote follows a veto by Darien Flowers, the associationís executive president, of a resolution approved by a 35-11 vote of senators to recommend that the schoolís administration remove Chick-fil-A from the university. The restaurant chainís food is sold in a food court in the student center.

Flowers, according to student media reports, announced the veto Sunday. It can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote of senators.

Dan Anderson, a university spokesman who is one of Elonís vice presidents, said the vote will be taken during a meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today.

Anderson said his understanding of student government procedures is that senators will not debate the merits of the resolution for a second time before voting to support or oppose the veto. Non-members of the student government association will have a chance to share opinions before the vote, he said.

Supporters of the resolution argue Chick-fil-Aís presence on campus conflicts with Elonís goal of avoiding discrimination based on sexual orientation and other factors. Opponents of the company have criticized its presidentís opposition to gay marriage and contributions through its charitable wing to organizations some describe as anti-gay.

Flowers, as quoted in The Pendulum, Elonís student newspaper, argued removing Chick-fil-A could stifle open discussion on campus.

ďIf we ask the administration to remove an institution because of its ideas, we are setting a precedent that is dangerous because it stops the free flow of ideas,Ē he said.

The universityís leadership will make the decision on whether Chick-fil-A stays or leaves.

Anderson announced last week the university is creating a committee that will make recommendations to the board of trustees about Elonís relationships with its vendors. The universityís leadership will use whatever policies the board adopts as a framework to decide how to resolve the Chick-fil-A conflict, he said.

Anyone who wants to share an opinion with the committee is asked to email vendorpolicy@elon.edu.

A listing on Facebook says a small group of students at

Elon is planning a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on campus Tuesday similar to one that got national media attention in early August when the companyís supporters were encouraged to eat at one of its stores.